Security Analyst/ Consultant looking for work in London UK

From: James Hackett (gcb33at_private)
Date: Tue Jun 05 2001 - 12:20:54 PDT

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    Hello,
    
    I'm actively seeking work for contract work in City of London as a Security
    Analyst/Consultant work. May even travel further a field to a warmer climate
    
    I have completed many  BS7799 accreditation of Core IP network solutions
    running multiple services DTV, IPSEC, MPLS VPNS, billing platforms, Web
    based call centres, Multi Messaging Systems. Web hosting Centres, Firewalls
    from E2 to E3 accredited systems, IDS systems,  security standard document
    for the company for which every BS7799 security policy and accreditation
    document for every product or solution is written from.
    
    I have been security cleared and signed the UK Official secret service act
    in my last role.
    
    Regards
    
    James Hackett
    email:	gcb33at_private
    mob:	+44 7710 446974
    
    CCSE, CCNA
    
    I Enclose my CV in plain-text format.
    
    
    CAREER SUMMARY
    An ambitious Security Analyst committed to the development of engineered
    technologies
    to secure IT networks. The key objective is to specialise in Security
    Consulting.
    
    TECHNICAL SKILLS
    
    Programming Langs:	Assembler , C++, Perl
    Operating Systems:	Linux 5.2, 7.1, NT4-2000, Solaris 2.7-8
    Servers:			Apache Web
    Software Packages:  	AutoCAD, CASE tools
    Network Skills:		LAN installation, Routers, WAN/LAN protocol Analyser , IVR
    Systems, SS7
    Security :		Gauntlet, Checkpoint FW-1, Encryption & Authentication Schemas,
    IDS,
    			PKI (Baltimore), BS7799, CyberCop, Tripwire,
    Official
    Qualifications:		CCSA, CCSE, CCNA
    
    KEY SKILLS
    
    Project management skills with the ability to plan and implement network
    structures
    and IT solutions. Ability to plan budgets to client specifications and
    deliver on time.
    Competent in collating, analysing and presenting data to clients and staff
    at a
    managerial and technical level. Ability to build rapport and ongoing
    relationships
    with a range of clients. Capacity to design, implement and evaluate
    procedures with
    the key objective of providing solutions to customers. Strong analytical and
    problem-solving skills.
    
    
    CAREER OVERVIEW
    
    September 1999 - April 2001
    Cable & Wireless Communication
    21a John Street, London
    
    Senior Security Analyst
    Global Network Security
    
    Cable & Wireless Communication is an international telecom company providing
    IP networks to end-customers and large multi-national corporations. Key
    responsibilities
    include consulting on a broad range of IT security issues to business units
    and projects
    within Cable & Wireless.
    
    
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    
    Advise bid assessment and account teams on appropriate security product
    implementation.
    
    Investigate occurrences of actual and suspected violations of the company
    security policy.
    
    Implement a program of risk analysis and security reviews covering all data
    components
    across the network.
    
    Provide risk analysis of the Operation System support elements used to
    manage networks
    including administration data.
    
    Ensure adequate logical security has been provided on all vulnerabilities
    identified
    by risk analysis.
    
    Provide security consulting for Government networks on behalf of Cable and
    Wireless
    nationally.
    
    Member of the IP Technical Steering team for emerging next generation IP
    technologies.
    
    ACHIEVEMENTS
    
    Successfully implemented security policies for the Cable and Wireless
    National 2000
    Network. This includes the National IP backbone, which provides the VPN’s
    utilizing
    MPLS and IPSEC protocols.
    
    Provided consulting, design advise for the Global network management
    systems,
    resulting in a securer network.
    
    Successfully managed four contractors on the NIPN network security team.
    Supervised router configuration problems and the trailing of IDS systems
    for possible roll out in Europe.
    
    Evaluated Cable & Wireless networks for upgrades along with auditing systems
    for breaches of security.
    
    Implemented intrusion detection for the National IP Network and Satellite
    Companies.
    
    Advised on IP and SS7 based technology for a web based call center system.
    
    Created Cable & Wireless Security Standard Document.
    
    Provided technical services in tracing and tracking down hackers or
    malicious users on the Cable and Wireless Network and possible Government
    Departments.
    
    
    
    Jan 1998 - Sep 1999
    Telstra UK Limited
    Paul Street, London
    
    Project Engineer / Data Comms
    
    Telstra UK is a professional International Telecommunications company
    committed to
    developing innovative solutions and customer service.
    Key responsibilities were to design secure data IT products for global
    corporate
    and telecom carrier customers.
    
    
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    
    Designing secure data IT products for global corporate and telecom carrier
    customers.
    
    The implementation of an Extranet online billing system including security
    specifications.
    
    Design and implementation of a Corporate Intranet site to achieve effective
    documentation and track customer care information using an apache web
    server.
    
    Control of IMS Network management in the UK.
    
    Assisted in the trials of Voice over IP or Frame Relay networks to
    Australia.
    
    Commissioning Tele-housing rooms for telecom carrier equipment for clearing
    house companies.
    
    ACHIEVEMENTS
    
    Implemented various integrated Voice / Data Products via IP and Frame Relay
    networks
    utilising Newbridge or Passport systems.
    
    Successfully created an Extranet online billing system allowing customers
    access to
    their VPN dial plans or billing information utilising either Linux or
    Solaris operating
    systems in conjunction with an apache web server.
    
    Developed a security system for the Extranet system using Firewall
    Checkpoint-1 over
    Solaris and Linux firewall.
    
    Maximised service quality by evaluating alternatives to firewall systems
    using Racal
    watchward proxy servers and encrypted IP tunnels to ensure customers
    received efficient
    access to their information.
    
    Successfully evaluated IPLs, Frame Relay links and IP networks and assessed
    upgrading
    requirements through customer based reports.
    
    Liased with suppliers to recommended equipment for telecom houses within
    budget.
    
    
    
    
    Summer 1997  (4 months)
    Siemens Plc
    Sir William Siemens House
    Princess Road
    Manchester
    
     Risk / Security Review of Siemens Plc IP WAN / LAN network
    
    Siemens is a multinational company that is in the semiconductor field.
    The objective of this contract was to identify faults and analyse the
    WAN/LAN
    network to recommend appropriate improvements using risk and security
    management tools.
    
    
    RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
    
    To report on the current state of Siemens Plc IP/ Voice Network. This
    network
    utilised a Frame Relay or X.25 transport medium.
    
    Produced topology documentation to recommend the redesign / growth of the
    network
    using bandwidth management software.
    
    Analysis of network traffic and recommended strategies to reduce exposure to
    security risk using firewall structures.
    
    Investigated and identified the pathways attack hackers may use to access
    confidential information.
    
    Summer 1995 (4 months)
    Bank of Ukraine / Central Office
    Kiev
    Ukraine
    
    Banking Systems Network Installation  & Operation of the International
    Division
    
    The Bank of Ukraine operates as the largest commercial bank in the Ukraine.
    My role involved evaluating and reporting on the current banking system to
    achieve
    a review of current billing structures.
    
    RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
    
    Evaluated and reported on the efficiency of a newly installed banking
    system.
    
    Produced recommendations to ensure both western and ex-soviet block working
    practices
    could co-exist effectively under the future banking system implementation.
    
    Utilising a Quad Vax cluster system with an alpha and beta test banking
    software to
    ensure the newly generated transactions could be compared and checked to
    existing billing information.
    
    	PERSONAL DETAILS
    
    
    NAME:			James P. Hackett
    
    
    ADDRESS:			Dale Farm
    				Church Road
    				WeaId
    				Sevenoaks
    				KENT  TN14 6LU
    				UK.
    
    DATE OF BIRTH:		04/02/74
    
    TELEPHONE:			01732 453 190
    MOBILE(GSM)			07710   804848
    FAX(GSM)			07712	588747
    EMAIL:				gcb33at_private
    
    
    EDUCATION:			Master of Science - (96-97)
    				Data Communication Systems
    				Brunel University
    
    				BEng (Hons) - (1993 - 1996)
    				Electronic Computer Systems Engineer AMIEE     2:2
    				University of Salford
    
    PROFESSIONAL		Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    ASSOCIATIONS:
    
    
    INTERESTS:			Scuba diving, Travelling, Classic cars.
    
    REFERENCES: 		Available on request
    



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